Open Science
Open Science is the movement that aims at more open and collaborative research practices in which publications, data, software and other types of academic output are shared at the earliest possible stage and made available for reuse. Open Science leads to greater scientific and societal impact. NWO’s aim is to ensure that all the research it funds is openly accessible to everyone.
How does NWO promote Open Science?
NWO is committed to take the lead in the transition to Open Science. Since 2009, NWO has strived to ensure that all publications it funds are openly available. In 2016, NWO introduced its research data management policy which aims to make research data generated as part of NWO funded projects as open and FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable en reusable) as possible. The transition to Open Science requires a change in the way researchers are assessed. NWO is committed to modernise the way academics are recognised and rewarded. Where possible, NWO supports Open Science infrastructures and services.
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Open access publishing
Publications resulting from calls put out after 1 January 2021 must be available immediately (with no embargo) in open access according the golden, hybrid or green route. -
Research data management
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Citizen science
The ‘open’ practice of research with the help of citizens is a form of Open Science. This is already happening successfully in many fields. NWO supports Citizen Science and has made a funding module available for that purpose. -
DORA
Open Science requires us to change the way we assess research and researchers. That’s why NWO is working on new ways of ‘recognising and rewarding’ academics. NWO has also signed DORA and is gradually implementing the declaration’s principles.
